Census of Population and Housing: Ageing in Australia (cat. no. 2048.0)is due for release in October 2003. It analyses the characteristics of the older population drawing on 2001 Census data, and reporting on trends over time by comparing these results with data from previous Censuses.For further information contact the National Information and Referral Service on 1300 135 070, the National Ageing Statistics Unit on (07) 3222 6206, or visit the ABS website.

Population Characteristics, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians (cat. no. 4713.0) is due for release in November 2003. This publication presents information on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples based on the 2001 Census. It includes information on the growth, location and composition of the population. The publication provides population estimates for Indigenous and non-Indigenous persons in 5-year age ranges up to persons aged 75 years and over. For more information contact Sharon Pech on (02) 6252 6301, email: sharon.pech@abs.gov.au.

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